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05-01-2012, 12:16 PM

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No, that is not true. One can easily rise the tire pressure to the given max level, in a regular tire,
and get the more precise steering feel, when driving hard.

I now ride with the normal pressure level + a little more. Comfy and precise driving with 20" non-RF's.

Ricracing,

Do you (or any of you that are running NON-RFT's on a late model 5 Series) ALSO have a spare in the trunk? Or are you going "naked"?

Thanks,
Mark

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05-02-2012, 06:19 AM

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Ricracing,

Do you (or any of you that are running NON-RFT's on a late model 5 Series) ALSO have a spare in the trunk? Or are you going "naked"?

Thanks,
Mark

I am driving E60 520d with regular tires after runflats were too old to use. Don't have a spare in the trunk and it has been about 50000kms. Not a good idea actually...

I will pick up my new 525d next week and it will come with 18" runflats, hopefully a good brand.

SY

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05-03-2012, 12:32 PM

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Ricracing,
Do you (or any of you that are running NON-RFT's on a late model 5 Series) ALSO have a spare in the trunk?
Or are you going "naked"?
Thanks,Mark

Not naked, of course. Chemical/electrical spare in the trunk.

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05-05-2012, 01:41 PM

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My Ride: F11 520d white, auto, professional sat-nav with internet, variable damper control, sports steering wheel, extended lighting, retractable tow bar, wing mirrors with dimming & folding, full electric seats with memory & lumber adjustment, etc.

Currently have a 2009 530D SE with 17" 245/45 runflats and they make the ride very hard. Im currently putting the spec together for a replacement 520D Touring (dropping a couple of engine sizes to save the cost on fuel after the pump prices rises) but you cannot un-select runflat tyres from the configurator will ask at the dealer. Will definately add VDC as it has three modes Sport, Normal & Comfort although at over £ 940 its an expensive option to get the ride right dont you just love BMW!